Opteron 6378 vs Xeon E3-1515M v5
Opteron 6378
Xeon E3-1515M v5
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Opteron 6378 is positioned at rank 57 and the Xeon E3-1515M v5 is on rank 488, so the Opteron 6378 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Opteron 6378
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1515M v5
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Opteron 6378 | Xeon E3-1515M v5 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Abu Dhabi (2012) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake-H (2015−2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Opteron 6378 | Xeon E3-1515M v5 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Opteron 6378 and Xeon E3-1515M v5
Opteron 6378
The Opteron 6378 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 November 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Abu Dhabi (2012) architecture. It features 16 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 16 MB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: G34. Thermal design power (TDP): 115 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,889 points. Launch price was $396.
Xeon E3-1515M v5
The Xeon E3-1515M v5 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 January 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Skylake-H (2015−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 5,925 points. Launch price was $489.
Processing Power
The Opteron 6378 packs 16 cores / 16 threads, while the Xeon E3-1515M v5 offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Opteron 6378 has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Opteron 6378 versus 3.7 GHz on the Xeon E3-1515M v5 — a 11.4% clock advantage for the Xeon E3-1515M v5 (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Opteron 6378 uses the Abu Dhabi (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Xeon E3-1515M v5 uses Skylake-H (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Opteron 6378 scores 5,889 against the Xeon E3-1515M v5's 5,925 — a 0.6% lead for the Xeon E3-1515M v5. Both processors carry 8 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Opteron 6378 | Xeon E3-1515M v5 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 16 / 16+300% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.7 GHz+12% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.8 GHz+17% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 16 MB+6300% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Abu Dhabi (2012) | Skylake-H (2015−2016) |
| PassMark | 5,889 | 5,925 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,017 |
Memory & Platform
The Opteron 6378 uses the G34 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon E3-1515M v5 uses BGA1440 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Opteron 6378 | Xeon E3-1515M v5 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | G34 | BGA1440 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2133 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Opteron 6378) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon E3-1515M v5). The Xeon E3-1515M v5 includes integrated graphics (Iris Pro Graphics P580), while the Opteron 6378 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon E3-1515M v5 targets Productivity. Direct competitor: Xeon E3-1515M v5 rivals Core i7-6700HQ.
| Feature | Opteron 6378 | Xeon E3-1515M v5 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Iris Pro Graphics P580 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Productivity |
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